Asian Potato Dishes

Vada pav is one of Mumbai's favorite sandwiches, its name referring to the key ingredients: vada, or spicy mashed potatoes that are deep-fried in chickpea batter, and pav, or white bread rolls. This iconic street food is said to ... READ MORE

In Türkiye, this staple street food item is prepared with a whole baked potato that is cut through the middle and comes filled with a combination of puréed potatoes, butter, and kaşar cheese. The potatoes are usually large in ... READ MORE

Bonda is a bite-sized fried Indian snack. Often referred to as potato bonda, it is made with a spicy mashed potato filling that is dipped in gram flour batter, then fried until crispy. It is believed that the original bonda, which include... READ MORE

Aloo gobi is a traditional dish with origins in Northern India, although it is popular throughout the country, but also in Nepal and Pakistan. Its key ingredients are potatoes, cauliflower, onions, and a variety of spices, which are all slowly sim... READ MORE

Aloo tikki is a flavorful snack that is popular in North India and Pakistan. It consists of potatoes (aloo) and onions made into croquettes (tikki), which are then flavored with various spices and deep-fried. The croquettes are a... READ MORE

Sweet roasted potatoes, known as yaki imo in Japanese, are one of the favorite and most comforting winter snacks eaten in the country. Even though different varieties can be employed, yaki imo is usually prepared with traditional Japanese potatoes... READ MORE

Kuku sib zamini is a variety of the famous Iranian kuku which employs potatoes as the base ingredient. Even though most kuku varieties are prepared stovetop in the form of a thick and large omelet, this potato version is usually formed an... READ MORE

Although it originates from Kutch in Indian Gujarat, this filling snack is also enjoyed in other parts of the country. Dabeli combines toasted ladi pav buns and a filling that is made with mashed potatoes and a spice mix usually consistin... READ MORE

Gamjajeon is a type of Korean pancake prepared with grated or puréed potatoes, while some varieties may include scallions, chives, carrots, or onions. The pancakes are usually small and round and should be pan-fried until perfectly crispy o... READ MORE

Batata harra is a spicy Lebanese vegetable dish made by frying potatoes, garlic, chili, and coriander in olive oil. The dish is traditionally served in a flatbread as an appetizer, and it is often accompanied by tahini sauce or a salad on the side... READ MORE

The crispy daigaku imo are Japanese deep-fried potatoes coated with a sweet sugar glaze. Glossy and crispy from the outside, the potato chunks stay juicy, tender, and soft on the inside. Since the name of this affordable treat translates to un... READ MORE

Aloo gosht, from the words aloo and gosht meaning potatoes and meat respectively, is a traditional stew based on meat and potatoes. Lamb, mutton, or beef are the usual types of meat used in the preparation of th... READ MORE

Aloo methi is a popular vegetarian dish from North India, made with a combination of potatoes, fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves, and spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric. The dish is very common in numerous North Indian homes, where it is p... READ MORE

Batata vada is a popular vegetarian street food item that was invented in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a potato fritter made with a combination of mashed potatoes and spices that is shaped into a ball, dipped in chickpea batter called READ MORE

Dum aloo, also called alu dum, is a traditional dish with origins in Kashmir. The dish consists of potatoes, tomatoes, and onions that are cooked together in curry or masala sauce. It is said that cooking dum aloo is an art because it nee... READ MORE

Aloo palak is a traditional dish originating from the northern parts of the country. Although there are many ways of preparing the dish, it’s usually made with a combination of potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, dried hot peppers, t... READ MORE

Nikujaga is a Japanese dish consisting of meat (niku) and potatoes (jagaimo) as its main ingredients. Like most dishes in the Japanese cuisine, the meat is added for flavor, rather than substance. The most common type of meat use... READ MORE

Simple and flavorful, aloo baingan is a dish made with a combination of eggplants and potatoes, cooked together with onions, tomatoes, and various spices. The name of the dish specifies its key ingredients, since aloo means potatoesREAD MORE

Kuri kinton is a traditional meal consisting of mashed sweet potatoes and chestnuts in chestnut syrup and mirin. Literally translated, it means chestnut gold mash, its bright, golden yellow color symbolizing economic prosperity and wealth... READ MORE

Ragda pattice is a flavorful and popular street food of Mumbai, consisting of two parts: ragda, which is a dried yellow pea stew, and pattice, referring to a fried mashed potato patty. It is typically served with various chutneys... READ MORE

Japanese potato salad is a traditional salad that's a staple at izakayas (informal bars), but it's also often prepared at home. Although there are many variations and many ingredients can be added to the salad, it's usually made with a combination... READ MORE

Aloo posto is a traditional potato dish originating from Bengal. The dish consists of potatoes cooked in poppy seed paste and it's usually made with a combination of potatoes, poppy seeds, dried red chili peppers, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and s... READ MORE

Gamja jorim is a traditional South Korean dish of braised potatoes. Although there are many variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, soy sauce, garlic, vegetable oil, sesame oil, sugar, black pepper, and hot peppers. Th... READ MORE

Jeera aloo is a traditional dish originating from the western parts of the country. The name of the dish is Hindi for cumin potatoes. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, cumin seeds, oil, chili peppers, red chili powder, turme... READ MORE

Gamjasaelleodeu is a traditional potato salad originating from South Korea. Although there are many variations, the salad is usually made with a combination of potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, onions, hard-boiled eggs, Fuji apples, mayonnaise (Kewpie... READ MORE

Aloo simla mirch is a traditional vegetable dish originating from Delhi. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, bell peppers, salt, and ghee or a mixture of oil and butter. The potatoes are cut into quarters and cooked in ghee or... READ MORE

Aloo ka bharta is a traditional dish of Indian mashed potatoes. Although there are many variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, onions, scallions, coriander, hot peppers, oil, and salt. The onions are cut into slices a... READ MORE

Aloo chokha is a traditional dish originating from Bihar and Jharkhand. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, garlic, mustard oil, onions, coriander, lemon juice, hot peppers, salt, and black pepper. The potatoes are boiled, mas... READ MORE

Aloo shimla mirch or aloo capsicum is a traditional dish originating from the northern parts of the country. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, bell peppers, hot peppers, ginger, onions, cumin, oil, fenugreek leaves, turmeric... READ MORE

Khatte aloo is a traditional vegetable dish originating from North India. Although there are many variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes (cut into bite-sized pieces), ginger, hot peppers, amchur, fenugreek, cloves, cor... READ MORE

Dahi ke aloo is a traditional vegetable dish originating from North India. Although it has many variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, asafoetida, dahi, gram (chickpea) flour, mustard seeds, hot peppers, oil or ghee, ... READ MORE

Aloo pitika is a traditional dish from the Indian state of Assam, a simple and flavorful mashed potato preparation commonly served as a side dish in Assamese meals. Aloo pitika is made by boiling potatoes until they are soft, then mashing them and... READ MORE

Urulai kizhangu podimas is a traditional dish originating from Kerala. It’s made with a combination of potatoes, oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, onions, green chili peppers, ginger, curry leaves, and turmeric powder. The ingredients are fried ... READ MORE

Piro aloo is a traditional dish originating from Nepal. This potato curry is similar to the Indian dum aloo but it's more spicy. It's usually made with a combination of potatoes, red chili peppers, mustard oil, ginger, garlic, fenugreek, salt, and... READ MORE

Zeeray walay aloo is a traditional potato dish originating from India. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, hot peppers (dried and fresh), coriander, oil, cumin seeds, and salt. The cumin seeds and dried hot peppers are browned... READ MORE

Gamja-haem-bokkeum is a traditional dish originating from South Korea. It's usually made with a combination of potatoes, cooked ham, garlic, onions, carrots, soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, and sugar. The potatoes, garlic, onions, ham, and c... READ MORE

Shogo khatsa is a traditional dish originating from Tibet. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, hot peppers, garlic, oil, and salt. The potatoes are partly boiled and chopped into chunks. The hot peppers and garlic are mashed i... READ MORE

Sisnu ra aloo ko tarkari is a traditional dish originating from Nepal. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, nettles, spinach, ghee, cumin, dried chili peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, coriander, and salt. The potat... READ MORE

Aatish e aloo is a traditional potato-based dish originating from India. The dish consists of a fried potato cup that's stuffed with a combination of nuts and spices, and it's then grilled in a tandoor oven. Although there are slight variations in... READ MORE

Taryal patata is a traditional potato dish originating from Sindh. The dish is made with a combination of potatoes, hot peppers, salt, oil, garam masala, amchur powder, red chili powder, coriander, and turmeric. The cumin seeds and hot peppers are... READ MORE

Aluvi hiki riha is a traditional potato-based dish originating from the Maldives. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, mustard seeds, Scotch Bonnet peppers, oil, curry leaves, cardamom, chili powder, cur... READ MORE